News — bridal garters

I’m just going to come right out and say it: wedding garters are not for tossing. Nope, they aren’t for throwing to the crowd of singles at your wedding reception. A bridal garter is something special, just for you, to love and save from your wedding day. It is an heirloom for you to pass down through generations in your family, maybe even save for your daughter some day. The wedding garter, in general, gets such a bad rap, because most people associate the garter with the garter toss ceremony. But they are two different things. The Garter As I said earlier, a garter...

We LOVE accessories. Why? Because a carefully chosen wedding accessory can lift your wedding look into something that is completely personal and unique to you and you alone. Even if you prefer a simple, streamlined appearance you could find that all it takes is one single, simple item to make a whole outfit hang together. Crowning Glory First off, let’s talk wedding tiaras. Why are tiaras worn by brides? Well, tradition has it that only married women could wear tiaras – a bride-to-be walking down the aisle was permitted because she’d be walking back along the aisle as a new...

Brides have an abundance of decisions to make surrounding their wedding day look. From a dress to shoes and makeup, most brides leave no stone unturned when it comes to what they wear on this monumental day. For brides who pride themselves on being current when it comes to style, there are many bridal accessory trends to consider in 2020. Statement Veils Thanks to this trend hitting not only bridal runways but also being made popular by celebrities, statement veils are projected to be huge in 2020. Veils with embellishments, colors, or even words written on them will make a statement and...

Who buys the garter? There is no set rule for who typically buys a bride’s wedding garter. If you want to buy one for a friend for her bridal shower, it can be a thoughtful gift. If you want to pick out your own bridal garter for your own wedding, that is perfectly acceptable, too. How much does a garter cost? A wedding garter can cost anywhere from R100 to R500 (for extremely ornate garters). The average price is around R200 to R350. The more ornate the style, the more expensive they tend to get. What are the different styles...